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Global markets rallied on Friday as shares of Apple hit an all-time high to lead the technology sector higher. Apple’s stock jumped after famed investor Warren Buffett revealed that he had bought 75 million shares, boosting his stake in Apple by nearly 50

Global markets were slightly lower overnight, although the US market did trim losses over the session after a sharp drop early saw the S&P 500 (key US market Index) briefly fall below its 200-day moving average (a key technical indicator level).  

Global markets were mixed overnight as stocks fell after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) released its latest decision on monetary policy. Stocks on Wall Street edged higher as Apple led with a 5% gain post earnings, although gave back advances in the final h

Global markets were in positive territory overnight with shares of Intel, Apple and Microsoft bolstering major market indices. Shares in Apple were higher after hours as it reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat expectations but sold fewer iPho

Despite the fall overnight, the US market managed to eke out a gain for April (+0.3%) as markets stabilised after a very volatile February and March. Closer to home the Australian market surged +3.8% in April, while the NZ market was +1.5% higher for the

Global markets ended a choppy session more or less flat on Friday, with Amazon leading gains as the online retailer released a blockbuster earnings report.   In terms of what to watch this week, corporate earnings in the US will continue to be closely wat

Global markets rallied overnight as investors once again shifted their attention back to strong corporate earnings in the US.   Facebook leapt higher in New York, after posting results that exceeded expectations and at least for the moment set aside conce

Global markets were mixed overnight as the US markets stabilised after experiencing losses on Tuesday. The market has been swinging between gains and losses as investors mull the implications of rising US bond yields and as corporate earnings announcement

Wall Street’s three major indexes struggled for direction as Treasury yields inched up to levels (with the 10-year yield closing in on 3%) that have spooked investors in recent months. The move higher in US interest rates also saw the US dollar strengthen